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DA03 EVM

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,386 mi
Last recorded96,386 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EVM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

engine light is on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,110 miles

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 88,110 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Exhaust bracket is broken but supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,252 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 80,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,005 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,815 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,958 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,955 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,858 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 32,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,002 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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DA03 EVM is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 56,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA03 EVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA03 EVM is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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